Japan
WWII POWs remembered in Yokohama on 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender
On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, the names of more than 1,000 troops who died as prisoners of war were read aloud Tuesday during a memorial ceremony at the Commonwealth War Cemetery.
Military radio had its beginnings in the days of the doughboys
Although American Forces Network Radio has officially been on the air for 60 years, listeners began tuning in at the end of World War I.
University of Maryland extends its military ties
Not many colleges have a campus near the Demilitarized Zone.
USARJ commander has championed changes in five-year rule, visitation policy
Change is a natural part of developing and maintaining a ready force, according to the general responsible for the U.S. Army in Japan.
Kwanzaa celebrates African unity, roots
Depending on who you ask, Kwanzaa is either an African religious festival celebrating the winter harvest, a Black Panther-era separatist holiday or a contrived black alternative to Christmas.
Old Glory stops by Atsugi elementary
It’s been everywhere from Valley Forge to Ground Zero.
Atsugi to observe many cultures in one event
February is Black History Month. March marks Women’s History Month. In May, it’s Asian Pacific Islander Month. And a September-October period celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.